Mission

Our mission is to achieve the best possible outcome on every matter by providing competent, creative and ethically diligent legal services to our client’s and business partners interests.

Our Culture

• We are committed to investing in the training and education of our people, our most valuable asset, to ensure that they are always up to date with the most current cases and practices.
• We expect and reward professional growth.
• We work collaboratively, urgently, and respectfully within our various teams to optimize the knowledge base of the firm and develop efficient litigation models suited to all of our clients’ various legal needs.
• We maintain ethical commitments to our clients and courts at all times.
• Through optimism and confidence we have a culture of trial excellence that exceeds client expectations.
• Innovative and efficient litigation processes are a cornerstone of our approach in order to enhance our client’s experiences and goals in all respects without compromising the best outcomes for them.
• We assign the right counsel with the appropriate skill set at the right time to achieve the best results for our clients.
• We embrace diversity and inclusive perspectives in order to create an environment that encourages varying litigation plans, strategies and out of the box approaches and perspectives adapted to create an atmosphere that optimizes innovation and adaptability to meet all evolving changes and challenges in the law.
• We are committed to making a difference in the communities where we live through community service and supporting charitable causes, as well as other cultural and government organizations.

Critical Competency for Our Attorneys

• Critical and independent thinkers who employ logic to develop alternative solutions and points of view which insure that we add value to the process.
• Builds client confidence and relationships by communicating effectively and urgently offering solutions which promote the best possible outcome.
• Ability to effectively sell different viewpoints.
• Anticipates future challenges and needs on a case by case basis to develop a calculated game plan.
• Technically competent with the proven ability to develop a case through independent knowledge, research, and team work.
• Listens to understand.
• Collaborates and facilitates working together by being team players.
• Speaks well of the firm and promotes it in the search of outstanding talent, e. has an ownership mindset.
• Possesses jury trial ability and enjoys the challenge of trying cases when necessary.
• Creates an efficient and effective litigation strategy to achieve the best outcome.
• Self-aware of strengths and weaknesses and takes demonstrable steps to advance strengths and mitigate weaknesses.
• Always carries a positive outlook and demeanor.
• Proactively seeks learning and developmental opportunities beyond what is obvious.
• Respectful and shows good judgement at all times.
• Viewed by clients as go to attorneys.

Our Litigation Approach

Since our creation in 1950 we have assertively and collaboratively represented our clients. We vigorously prosecute and defend our client’s particular legal issues by fully understanding and presenting our client’s side of the story in each case. Our strategies are jointly designed so that our clients are involved in the process at the appropriate time and we welcome their input, thus allowing them to be part of the solution. Our risk analysis is done with the highest expertise from defendant and plaintiff perspectives. Our paralegal teams and law and motion counsel work closely to provide efficiency and expertise as needed. We avoid surprises and keep our clients informed and engaged throughout the course of the litigation.

Our Billing Philosophy

We adhere to defense research institute billing guidelines or those of the insurance clients as long as it does not compromise the defense of our clients. We are also keenly aware of other billing arrangements and alternative fee solutions. We custom tailor our arrangements according to the case and needs of the clients, including contingency fee arrangements. We prepare plan of action and initial budget on every litigation matter, outlining the expected costs of litigation including expert costs and trial expense. Budgets are regularly updated so that the clients are consulted with and there are no surprises.